2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · X242 DMG
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 140,426 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3000cc
X242 DMG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2014
- 140,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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X242 DMG Mileage History
- 14/11/2005116,494 mi
- 15/11/2005116,494 mi
- 14/11/2006120,092 mi+3,598 mi
- 20/11/2007127,059 mi+6,967 mi
- 20/11/2007127,059 mi
- 18/11/2008135,322 mi+8,263 mi
- 16/11/2009149,142 mi+13,820 mi
- 15/11/2010160,285 mi+11,143 mi
- 16/11/2010160,286 mi+1 mi
- 14/11/2011163,523 mi+3,237 mi
- 28/05/2012128,088 mi-35,435 mi
- 20/06/2013135,476 mi+7,388 mi
- 24/06/2013135,489 mi+13 mi
- 30/06/2014140,426 mi+4,937 mi
Average of roughly 2,775 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
X242 DMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (X242 DMG) between November 2005 and June 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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